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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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